hosszú

Hosszú is a Hungarian adjective meaning "long." It describes something with extended length in space or duration, and is used both literally and figuratively. Common phrases include hosszú út (a long journey), hosszú idő (a long time), and hosszú beszéd (a long speech).

The word derives from the noun hossz, meaning length; the suffix -ú forms adjectives from stems in native Hungarian. It belongs to native vocabulary and has related nouns such as hosszúság (length) and hosszabb (longer).

As a surname, Hosszú exists in Hungary; one notable bearer is Katinka Hosszú (born 1989), an accomplished swimmer and Olympic champion. In Hungarian usage, the surname typically precedes the given name (Hosszú Katinka), whereas in international contexts she is commonly referred to as Katinka Hosszú.